This investigation explores how hacking human genetics could transform the future of our species. From disease resistance to ...

Genetic engineering has proven far more complicated than anyone expected 50 years ago. After the initial fears and optimism of the 1970s, each decade has confronted researchers with new puzzles.

Erwin’s nationally recognized scholarship focuses on the intersection between science and wildlife law. His recent work determined genetic engineering would be covered by the Endangered Species Act ...

Matthew Cobb’s “As Gods” questions the ethical — and financial — implications of genetic engineering. By Deborah Blum When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site ...

GEN editors discuss both the news and history of DNA and genetic engineering. We present a recap of the 50 th anniversary of the Asilomar conference, delving into some of the history from the 1975 ...

“As Gods” is a history of both genetic engineering and the worries—justified, dubious and sometimes outright conspiracist—it has provoked. The technology has had many successes.

Biologist Matthew Cobb has examined both the potential and dangers of genetic engineering and has created a history of the world’s so-far inept attempts to appropriately regulate the new science.

Genetically engineering associations between plants and nitrogen-fixing microbes could lessen dependence on synthetic fertilizer Date: October 3, 2023 Source: Cell Press Summary: Nitrogen is an ...

As demand grows for seafood, the business of fish farming is growing. Companies are raising and harvesting salmon on land, sparking pushback over sustainability and genetic engineering. Science ...

As demand grows for seafood, the business of fish farming is growing. Companies are raising and harvesting salmon on land, sparking pushback over sustainability and genetic engineering. Science ...